For Immediate Release – Home Invasion/Homicide Arrest

On 4/18/2017 at 12:30 a.m. the Edgewood Police Department responded to a 911 call of an armed home invasion at 4695 Martinez Drive. Avery Wheeler, age 22, a resident of the home was wounded and transported to ORMC where he later died.

Allex Cuentas, age 20, was later arrested and charged with First Degree Felony Murder. He is being held at the Orange County Jail without bond.

This is an active and open homicide investigation. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is assisting the Edgewood Police Department.

From the Mayor's Office

The 2017 road improvements at Orange Ave/Gatlin/Holden are on schedule. Underground utility work should be finished by July 1st. Road widening should be completed by November 1st. New traffic light signal poles are being installed and the continuous GREEN light southbound on Orange Avenue is being replaced with a standard traffic signal. Plus, the traffic […] Read More about “”…